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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    unusual abnormal irregular unconventional unorthodox eccentric odd peculiar queer strange bizarre anomalous aberrant deviant exceptional rare uncommon singular unique atypic uncharacteristic offbeat quirky outlandish freakish incongruous inconsistent incongruent disparate divergent distinctive different nonconformist unrepresentative heterodox heretical dissident nonstandard off-center out-of-the-way uncustomary unwonted unfamiliar unexpected surprising astonishing astounding remarkable noteworthy notable extraordinary exceptional unprecedented anomalous irregular aberrational deviational.

    Meaning of Atypical

    The primary meaning of the word "Atypical" is describing something that does not conform to the normal or expected type.

    Definitions

    • Not conforming to the normal or expected type
    • Deviating from the standard or expected pattern
    • Unusual or unexpected in shape, form, or character

    Etymology of Atypical

    The word "Atypical" has its roots in the Greek words "a-" (meaning "not" or "without") and "typos" (meaning "type" or "form"), with the suffix "-al" added to form an adjective
    The term entered the English language in the mid-19th century, initially used in biology and medicine to describe organisms or characteristics that deviated from the norm
    Over time, its usage expanded to include a broader range of applications, including psychology, sociology, and everyday language

    Example Uses

    • The patient's symptoms were atypical, making it difficult to diagnose the disease
    • The artist's atypical style, which blended elements of surrealism and realism, set him apart from his contemporaries
    • The company's atypical approach to marketing, which focused on social media and influencer partnerships, proved highly effective

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    typical normal standard usual conventional ordinary routine customary expected familiar common regular consistent constant traditional classic timeless universal widespread prevalent dominant mainstream orthodox canonical traditionalist conservative unexceptional unremarkable mundane humdrum everyday workaday average mediocre.

    Related Nouns

    anomaly aberration deviation irregularity exception peculiarity oddity strangeness eccentricity uniqueness individuality distinctiveness difference variation divergence discrepancy inconsistency incongruity nonconformity heterodoxy abnormality rarity uncommonness singularity novelty surprise astonishment.

    Related Verbs

    deviate diverge differ vary depart stray wander roam diverge branch separate split divide differentiate discriminate distinguish characterize classify categorize typify stereotype conventionalize normalize standardize.

    Related Adjectives

    unusual abnormal irregular unconventional unorthodox eccentric odd peculiar queer strange bizarre anomalous aberrant deviant exceptional rare uncommon singular unique atypic uncharacteristic offbeat quirky outlandish freakish incongruous inconsistent incongruent disparate divergent distinctive different.